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Oakland, CA, United States

Affordable Housing Transactional Attorney

Attorney

3-13 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Oakland is seeking an Affordable Housing Transactional Attorney with significant experience in affordable housing policy matters and development transactions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in negotiating and drafting various legal documents related to affordable housing, with a focus on multifamily developments.

Duties:

• Handle affordable housing development and financing transactions
• Negotiate and draft loan documents, ground leases, regulatory agreements, easements, and related legal documents for multifamily developments
• Provide legal counsel on first-time homebuyer programs, construction documents, and commercial leases
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate affordable housing projects

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 6-8 years of experience in affordable housing policy matters and development transactions
• Extensive experience negotiating and drafting legal documents for multifamily developments
• Knowledge of first-time homebuyer programs, construction documents, and commercial leases is a plus
• Strong understanding of affordable housing regulations and financing mechanisms

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Relevant certifications related to affordable housing law or finance are advantageous

Skills:

• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting legal documents
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of affordable housing policies and regulations
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex transactions efficiently

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement option
• Annual telecommute budget to support remote work
• Competitive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with a partial match
• Eligible for annual discretionary and billable hour bonuses

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